The Lord recompense thy work (from Ruth) (George Tolhurst)
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- Editor: William Hale (submitted 2020-04-15). Score information: A4, 7 pages, 266 kB Copyright: Personal
- Edition notes: This attempt at a modern performing version of one of Ruth's most celebrated choruses presents the accompaniment in an arrangement for piano duet and optional harmonium.
General Information
Title: The Lord recompense thy work (from Ruth)
Composer: George Tolhurst
Number of voices: 4vv Voicing: SATB
Genre: Sacred, Oratorio
Language: English
Instruments: Keyboard (originally orchestra)
First published: 1868
Description: George Tolhurst's oratorio Ruth was first performed in Prahran, Melbourne, in 1864, and repeated in London in 1868.
Original text and translations
English text
The Lord recompense thy work, and a full reward be given thee of the Lord God of Israel, under whose wings thou art come to trust.